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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Alsop , Richard , 1761 -1815 (search)
Alsop, Richard, 1761-1815
A witty poet and essayist; born in Middletown, Conn., Jan. 23, 1761.
He is best known in literature as the principal author of a series of burlesque pieces, begun in 1791 and ended in 1805, entitled, in collective form, The echo.
They were thus published in 1807.
Dwight, Hopkins, and Trumbull were associated with Alsop in the production of The echo, which, from a work provocative of mirth, became a bitter political satirist of the Democratic party.
He wrote a Monody on the death of Washington, in heroic verse, which was published in 1800.
Alsop ranked among the Hartford wits at the close of the eighteenth century.
He died in Flatbush, L. L., Aug. 20, 1815.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Dwight , Timothy 1752 -1817 (search)
Dwight, Timothy 1752-1817
Born in Norwich, Conn., Nov. 16, 1828; graduated at Yale in 1849; tutored at Yale 1851-55;
Timothy Dwight. Professor of Sacred Literature and New Testament Greek at Yale, 1858-86; president of Yale University, 1886Timothy Dwight. Professor of Sacred Literature and New Testament Greek at Yale, 1858-86; president of Yale University, 1886-99, when he resigned the office.
President Dwight was one of the American committee on Revision of the Bible from 1878 till 1885.
Educator; born in Northampton, Mass., May 14, 1752; graduated at Yale College in 1769, and was a tutor there fromPresident Dwight was one of the American committee on Revision of the Bible from 1878 till 1885.
Educator; born in Northampton, Mass., May 14, 1752; graduated at Yale College in 1769, and was a tutor there from 1771 to 1777, when he became an army chaplain, and served until October, 1778.
During that time he wrote many popular patriotic songs.
He labored on a farm for a few years, preaching occasionally, and in 1781 and 1786 was a member of the Connectic New York during his college vacations, and in 1821 he published his Travels in New England and New York, in 4 volumes.
Dr. Dwight wrote some excellent poetry, revised Watt's version of the Psalms, and published many occasional sermons.
He died in N
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Pleasant Grove , battle of. (search)
Pleasant Grove, battle of.
At Pleasant Grove, 3 miles from Sabine Crossroads, La., General Emory, advancing with his corps, halted on April 8, 1864, when the Nationals, defeated at the Crossroads, were retreating.
Across the road along which the fugitives and their pursuers were advancing General Dwight formed his brigade, and on his left was another brigade, commanded by Col. Lewis Benedict.
Another was held in reserve.
Their ranks were opened to receive the flying columns, which passed through to the rear, the Confederates close upon their heels.
In strong force they assailed Emory's troops.
A severe battle ensued, which lasted an hour and a half, the Confederates making the most desperate efforts to turn the National left, firmly held by Benedict.
The assailants were repulsed, and very soon the battle ceased on that part of the field.
Everywhere else the Confederates were thrown back, with great slaughter.
Then the Nationals retired to Pleasant Hill, 15 miles distant, f
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Pleasant Hill , battle of. (search)
Pleasant Hill, battle of.
When it was discovered that the Confederates were following the Nationals in strong force after the battle at Pleasant Grove, Banks formed a battle-line at Pleasant Hill, 15 miles east of the latter place, with Emory's division in the front, the right occupied by Dwight's brigade, another, under General Millan, in the centre, and a third, under Colonel Benedict, on the left.
A New York battery was planted on a commanding hill.
The army trains, guarded by Lee's cavalry, a brigade of colored troops, and Ransom's shattered columns, were sent some distance on the road towards Grand Ecore.
Towards noon (April 9), the Confederate advance appeared, and between 5 and 6 P. M. a furious battle began.
The assailants fell heavily on Emory's left, held by Benedict's brigade, with crushing force, and pushed it back.
At the first onset, and while trying to rally his men to charge, Benedict was slain by a bullet which passed through his head.
While the left was gi
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Port Hudson , capture of (search)